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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.76, 1,466.36 and 490.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.76, 1,466.36 and 490.68 is: 735.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.76 : 1,466.36 = 490.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.76/1,466.36 = 490.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.76x = 1,466.36 × 490.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.76x = 719,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,511.07/977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.88

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